Re: Craig Hall, FC's new Permanent Full-Back! : Mon Mar 16, 2009 3:10 pm  

FOREVER FAITHFUL wrote:

Motu is obviously weeks away from being fit and Byrne is finished for this season. So let's shed Craig of his 'Utility' tag and give him the 'No.1' shirt for the rest of the season. He looks very comfortable in this role!

An interesting point about the utility role.

Easy to forget that was Motu's role at the club before sharpe decided he should play at full-back. I would rather see Motu back as a utility player because he can cover almost all positions, including hooker where he's played for NZ. In his first couple of seasons, he played almost every game, but almost always in different position. Was a big miss not having him fit last year as he could have provided cover in so many important areas where we had injuries.

Re: Craig Hall, FC's new Permanent Full-Back! : Mon Mar 16, 2009 3:16 pm  

bestgameofall wrote:

An interesting point about the utility role.

Easy to forget that was Motu's role at the club before sharpe decided he should play at full-back. I would rather see Motu back as a utility player because he can cover almost all positions, including hooker where he's played for NZ. In his first couple of seasons, he played almost every game, but almost always in different position. Was a big miss not having him fit last year as he could have provided cover in so many important areas where we had injuries.

With Byrne certain to leave there would be a role for Tony as a utility player (although i still feel he is our best full back) also he is exempt from the quota isn't he? having arrived here before the new rules, or does that only last until the end of his present contract?

: Mon Mar 16, 2009 6:32 pm  

he seems to have matured abit too, seems to have cut out the the stupid off loads and fancy passes when theres no need to... happy times.

Re: Craig Hall, FC's new Permanent Full-Back! : Mon Mar 16, 2009 10:39 pm  

bestgameofall wrote:

An interesting point about the utility role.

Easy to forget that was Motu's role at the club before sharpe decided he should play at full-back. I would rather see Motu back as a utility player because he can cover almost all positions, including hooker where he's played for NZ. In his first couple of seasons, he played almost every game, but almost always in different position. Was a big miss not having him fit last year as he could have provided cover in so many important areas where we had injuries.

Couldn't agree more. Motu could be the new Motu! Coming off the bench with the ability to cover probably up to eight positions (all to a high standard) would be by far the best way to utilise (pardon the pun) his skill set.

: Tue Mar 17, 2009 8:00 am  

Pleased for Craig that he is getting some gametime and credit for what he does. His talent and potential is not in doubt and the more i think about it the more incredible i find it that Agar was prepared to release him in the off season.

: Tue Mar 17, 2009 10:05 am  

Gordon Gekko wrote:

Pleased for Craig that he is getting some gametime and credit for what he does. His talent and potential is not in doubt and the more i think about it the more incredible i find it that Agar was prepared to release him in the off season.

He wasnt prepared to, thats why he is still with us!

: Tue Mar 17, 2009 10:36 am  

Big Dave T wrote:

He wasnt prepared to, thats why he is still with us!

Depends which story you hear though, and where from, doesn't it?

: Tue Mar 17, 2009 10:37 am  

carl_spackler wrote:

Depends which story you hear though, and where from, doesn't it?

As always.

: Tue Mar 17, 2009 10:49 am  

either way i'm delighted hes stayed and taken his chance in the first team.

: Tue Mar 17, 2009 1:13 pm  

Sheldon wrote:

either way i'm delighted hes stayed and taken his chance in the first team.

Indeed.

And I hope that he isn't immediately dropped when he makes a bad error or we lose a game